Preparations for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, have officially commenced with the inaugural meeting of the Coronation Committee held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero. The meeting, which had in attendance the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Demola Ojo, deliberated on the…
The Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has said that the ascension of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland will usher in unprecedented development, judging from the successes the royal father has recorded in his private life. Oba Ladoja is expected to be crowned the Olubadan of Ibadanland on September 26,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that more than 2.6 million Nigerians have registered online and in-person in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR exercise. In a statement issued by Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, after its regular weekly meeting, the Commission disclosed that the…
The Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Yahaya, has felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday in Gombe, Governor Yahaya described the Vice President as an inspiring leader whose journey through public service reflects courage, vision,…
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has welcomed the judgment of a Finnish court that sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland delivered the ruling, which Musa described as a significant step in the global fight against terrorism. In a statement on…
With the new month, September “ember months,” the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Command, has advised motorists to reduce speed to curb unnecessary road crashes leading to loss of lives and property. Nasir Mohammed, the FRSC Commander in charge of the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway, stated that speed is sweet but kills faster than deadly diseases in…
The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists, SPJ, programme, has expressed grave concern over the alleged police brutality against Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ. According to IPC-SPJ Hub, Ojukwu was physically and mentally assaulted by police officers at the Ikeja Police Command, Lagos,…
The Federal Government has said that it completed a comprehensive review of school curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education aimed to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.” The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to newsmen on…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Baale of Apena Town and its environs, Alhaji Lateef Adegoke has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde to approve the rehabilitation of dilapidated roads at Wire and Cable down to NIHORT, in Ido Local government for easy transportation. Alhaji Adegoke made the call at the decoration of twenty elevated Traditional…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the passing of a renowned missionary, Ruth Elton. Elton before her demise was described as the oldest missionary in Nigeria. In a statement released on today through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said Elton lived a life of service and made immense contributions to humanity. Elton,…